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What’s Happening: November 19 – December 3

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Information/Deadlines

Events

Opportunities

Athletics

  • M Basketball
  • D2 Ice Hockey
  • D3 Ice Hockey

Campus Recreation

  • Glow Cycling
  • Thanksgiving Break Hours
  • Western Adventure
  • Personal Training
  • Massage Therapy
  • Gift Certificates

Information/Deadlines

Native American Heritage Month

November 1-30
In response to an effort by many to gain a day of recognition for the great influence American Indians have had upon the U.S., Congress designated a week of October to celebrate Native American Awareness Week in 1976. Yearly legislation was enacted to continue the tradition until August 1990, when President Bush approved the designation of November as National American Indian Heritage Month. Each year a similar proclamation is issued. President Clinton noted in 1996, “Throughout our history, American Indian and Alaska Native peoples have been an integral part of the American character. Against all odds, America’s first peoples have endured, and they remain a vital cultural, political, social, and moral presence.” November is an appropriate month for the celebration because it is traditionally a time when many American Indians hold fall harvest and world-renewal ceremonies, powwows, dances, and various feasts. The holiday recognizes hundreds of different tribes and approximately 250 languages, and celebrates the history, tradition, and values of American Indians. National American Indian Heritage Month serves as a reminder of the positive effect native peoples have had on the cultural development and growth of the U.S., as well as the struggles and challenges they have faced.

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Panamanian Independence Month

November 1-30
The Fiestas Patrias (literally ‘Homeland Festivals’) mark the process by which Panama achieved independence from Spain in 1821, then Colombia in 1903, and (more empirically) from the United States with the handover of the Panama Canal in 1999. The celebration extends over the entire month of November, with various days singled out for their respective honors.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20
Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day to memorialize those who have been killed as a result of transphobia, or the hatred or fear of transgender and gender non-conforming people, and acts to bring attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1998 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a transgender graphic designer, columnist and activist to memorialize the murder of Rita Hester in Allston, Massachusetts. Since its inception, Transgender Day of Remembrance has been held annually on November 20th, and has slowly evolved from the web-based project started by Smith into an international day of action. In 2010, Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed in over 185 cities throughout more than 20 countries. Typically, a Transgender Day of Remembrance includes a reading of the names of those who lost their lives during the previous year and may include other actions, such as candlelight vigils, art shows, food drives, film screenings, marches, among others.

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Thursday Evening Classes Meet / Tuesday Evening Classes Do Not Meet

November 25
Thursday evening classes (4 p.m. or later) will meet today and Tuesday evening classes (4 p.m. or later) will not meet. This is to compensate for holidays.

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Thanksgiving Holiday

November 26 – November 28
Thanksgiving Holiday – no classes/offices closed

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International Day of Disabled Persons

December 3
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3 was established by the International Year for Disabled Persons (1981). The Day aims to promote a better understanding of disability issues with a focus on the rights of persons with disabilities and gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of the political, social, economic and cultural life of their communities. The goal of full and effective participation of persons with disabilities in society and development was established by the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1982.

A major focus of the Day is practical action to mainstream disability in all aspects of development, as well as to further the participation of persons with disabilities in social life and development on the basis of equality. Highlight progress and obstacles in implementing disability-sensitive policies, as well as promote public awareness of barriers to the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the lives of their societies.

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Haven

Haven is a required online course for all in-coming freshmen and transfer students to complete to initiate understanding of consent, sexual assault, relationship violence, and bystander intervention. If this course is not completed by the student prior to the student’s spring registration date within the student’s first year at Missouri State University, a Registration Hold will be placed on the student’s account. This hold will be lifted from the account once completion of Haven has occurred.

To Log In:

  1. Always sign in at: my.missouristate.edu
  2. After signing in, go under the Academics tab and find the New Student or Transfer Student section. Within this square, there is a training section and the Haven link is in this area. To access Haven, choose the link and you can begin.

Course problems? Contact Emma Rapp, Dean of Students Graduate Assistant at Rapp703_@missouristate.edu or at (417) 836-6087

Those with disabilities who may not be able to access Haven because of the instructional format or design of the training program may request an accommodation by contacting the Disability Resource Center at drc@missouristate.edu or 417-836-4192

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Events

 

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Annual Clayworks Holiday Pottery Sale

Thursday, November 20 – Friday, November 21 at 9am, PSU 2nd Floor
The Annual Clayworks Holiday Pottery Sale is scheduled for 11/20 – 11/21, from 9am – 5pm, in the PSU, 2nd floor across from Bear Necessities.

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Free Hot Chocolate

Tuesday, December 2 at 9am, PSU Information Desk
Missouri State University Dining Services and the PSU will host a Hot Chocolate Event. We will be set up across the information desk.

We will have marshmallows, cookies, hot chocolate, whipped cream, and other goodies.

Be sure to stop by and get some Hot Chocolate! We will also be giving away special mugs with the Bear logo on them.

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Holiday Concert

Tuesday, December 2 at 7:30pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
The MSU Symphony Orchestra combined with the MSU Grand Chorus present their “Holiday Celebration Concert.” The primary work on the program will be the brilliant “Hodie” by Ralph Vaughan Williams.  In addition, each group will perform a few pieces of their own. Come to participate in a joyous Holiday Celebration!

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Jazz Bands Concert

Monday, November 24 at 7:30pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
The Jazz Band & Stage Band will present a concert in Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts on Monday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m.

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NPHC President Visit

Monday, November 24 at 4pm, Meyer Library 101
Jennifer M. Jones, National President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) will be on campus to visit with students, faculty and staff about the history and movement of the nine historically African American Greek Letter organizations.

Jennifer M. Jones is the Executive Director of Student Life at Southern Methodist University where she has been employed for the past 29 years, 16 of those years in various positions within Residence Life and Student Housing.  She also served as the as the SMU NPHC advisor for eight years.  She currently serves as the National President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council.  She has also served as the past National First Vice President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and Regional Secretary for the Southwestern Region of NPHC.

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Our Town | Play Production

Thursday, November 20 at 7:30pm, Craig Hall Coger Theatre
Friday, November 21 at 7:30pm, Craig Hall Coger Theatre
Saturday, November 22 at 7:30pm, Craig Hall Coger Theatre
Sunday, November 23 at 2:30pm, Craig Hall Coger Theatre
Set between 1901 and 1913 in the fictional village of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, Our Town looks at the everyday lives of ordinary people and weaves their stories together over a 12-year timeframe.

The three acts progress from the seemingly inconsequential routines of small-town daily living…to love and marriage and the pivotal decisions that determine life’s course…to death and eternity and the seldom-realized significance of each moment of our earthly existence.

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SAC Events

Find out more about SAC films, concerts, and comedy by looking at our SAC Events Blog.

Movie: Wish I Was There

Wednesday, November 19 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Free movie in the PSU Theatre.  Check out SAC Events Blog for more information.

After Hours: Grocery Bingo

Thursday, November 20 at 9pm, PSU Food Court
This is an event where students will play bingo for a chance to win groceries such as Mac’n’cheese, canned soups, gatorade, water packs, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, cheese its, etc.

Rock n’ Bowl

Friday, November 21 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Free bowling, table tennis, and billiards in the Level One Game Center.

Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy

Wednesday, November 23 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Wednesday, December 3 at 7:30pm, PSU Theatre
Free movie in the PSU Theatre.  Check out SAC Events Blog for more information.

Lecture: Rebekka Armstrong

Monday, December 1 at 7pm, PSU Theatre
A lecture on AIDs and HIV awareness.

At the age of 18, Rebekka became a Playboy Playmate after being chosen to be Miss September 1986, a culmination of her childhood dream. For the next four years, she led an exciting life as a Playmate, traveling, modeling, and attending star-studded parties. However, she was often tired and bruised easily. At the age of 22, she was diagnosed with HIV.She has become an outspoken activist to increase AIDS awareness and fight for progress in discovering improved medications and treatment.

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Senior BFA in Studio Art Exhibit

Wednesday, November 19 – Friday, December 12 at 11am, Student Exhibition Center
The Department of Art+Design will display the artwork of students completing the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in studio art.

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SOFAC

Applications

Monday, November 24 at 8am, Office of Student Engagement
The Student Organization Funding Allocation Council (SOFAC) will start accepting proposals early for SPRING funding starting at 8:00am on Monday, November 24th 2014.

SOFAC funding may be requested for many types of events including conferences, competitions, speakers, equipment, and more! Proposals should be submitted to the Office of Student Engagement in PSU 101. If you are considering submitting a proposal for Spring funding, please keep the following things in mind:

  • To qualify for Spring funding, the event must occur between February 1 and June 30, 2015. We will not accept any proposal that do not fall within this time period.
  • Any funding already received by your organization will be subtracted from the amount available to your organization for the remainder of the 2014-2015 academic year.
  • You will be expected to abide by all SOFAC and Missouri State University policies.
  • You MUST attend a SOFAC training session to receive funding. *new to this year
    • Training session dates and times can be found on the SOFAC website or Missouri State master calendar. You must attend a session before you can receive funds; you can attend a session any time before your potentially assigned allocation meeting.
    • If you attended Training in the fall you do not have to attend another one in the Spring.

To request funding for an event, your organization must submit a complete SOFAC Proposal for Funding. Information and instructions on how to complete a proposal can be found on the SOFAC website: http://organizations.missouristate.edu/sofac/

It is highly recommended that you review the SOFAC Guidelines (found on the SOFAC website) before submitting a proposal. There are a few changes from years past, please read carefully. Keep in mind that a proposal MUST be submitted at least 10 business days BEFORE the event for which you are requesting funding.

Please contact Nick Elliott, the Graduate Assistant for SOFAC, with any questions at 417-836-7646 or ne13@live.missouristate.edu.

Training Presentation

Wednesday, December 3 at 5pm, PSU 312 A&B
New for the 2014-2015 academic year no organization may receive (Student Organization Funding Allocation Council) SOFAC funding until it has attended a SOFAC Training session.

These one hour trainings will inform your group on all the policies and procedures for SOFAC.

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Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony Concert

Friday, November 21 at 7:30pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
The University Wind Ensemble & University Wind Symphony will present a fall concert on Friday, November 21 in the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.  Free admission.  Open to the public.

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WWE Live!

Sunday, November 30 at 5pm, JQH Arena

WWE returns to Springfield for the first time in over a year.

See all your favorite WWE superstarts for one night only!  Over 20 superstars will appear under one roof for what will be one Sunday night to remember!

Dean Ambrose, Kane, Big Show, Rusev and Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler and many more!

Tickets on Sale: Saturday, October 18th at 10:00am

 Tickets:  $95, $50, $35, $25, $15

 Go to www.MissouriStateTix.comto buy your tickets!  Tickets also available at the JQH Arena Box office or by calling 1-417-836-7678

Doors open at 4:00pm

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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

 

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Food Assistance for Students

Mondays and Tuesdays at 3pm-6pm while MSU is in session
The Food Pantry for Missouri State University Students is for any student facing food insecurity. This may be students going hungry, not able to make ends meet, facing a delay in Financial Aid or other assistance, or any other reason.

Well of Life – MSU Student Food Pantry
418 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65806
(Just across from the Qdoba near Bear Park North)

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Microsoft IT Academy

Missouri State University students and alumni now have an exciting new opportunity for online training through Microsoft’s IT Academy! Microsoft IT Academy program provides you with the opportunity to enhance your technology skills so you can advance your education and your career. Over 400 self-paced, interactive, and engaging online training classes are available in several languages. Courses are also available to prepare for Microsoft application certifications.

Request Your Microsoft IT Academy Access Link!

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Social Change Leader Applications Due

Tuesday, November 25
Social Change Leaders are students who are committed to the Springfield community through long-term sustainable interactions.  These students will explore the social issues that affect Springfield and through asset based community development, seek solutions to those problems.  Students will participate in critical reflection through bi-monthly dialogues and have discussions that unpack the complex issues that affect our community.

As a Social Change Leader, you would be expected to participate in volunteer activities 3 hours a week at a time that meets your schedule.  Additionally, there will be bi-monthly dialogues where dialogue and discussion occur around the social issue being addressed. Opportunities are available with the Boys and Girls Club, Robberson Community School, The Kitchen, Ozarks Food Harvest, and the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks.

If you are interested in participating, stop by the Center for Community Engagement in PSU 131 to pick up an application. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on November 25th, 2014.

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Spring Break Immersion Trip Applications Due

Tuesday, November 25
Applications for the 2015 Spring Break Immersion Trips are now available! Do you want to spend your Spring Break doing something fun and meaningful? The Spring Break Immersion Trips are week-long experiences in which students are immersed in a new culture, group of people, and experience. Trips include direct service with local agencies, learning about a specific social issue, social time in the destination city, and time to meet other students. This year, our trips will be going to Dallas, TX, New Orleans, LA, Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, IN, and Ashville, NC, as well as a local trip right here in Springfield.

If you are interested in participating, stop by the Center for Community Engagement in PSU 131 to pick up an application or apply here. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on November 25th, 2014.

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Athletics

For a review of events that have already happened, please visit our Athletics Blog Page.

  • Wednesday, November 19, M Basketball vs. Avila, 7:05pm, JQH Arena
  • Friday, November 21, D2 Ice Hockey vs. St. Louis University, 7pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Friday, November 21, D3 Ice Hockey vs. University of Nebraska, 9:45pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Saturday, November 22, D3 Ice Hockey vs. University of Nebraska, 3pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Saturday, November 22, D2 Ice Hockey vs. St. Louis University, 7pm, Mediacom Ice Park

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Campus Recreation

  • Mix up your routine and take Glow Cycling with BearFit!  BearFit will be hosting a glow-in-the-dark cycling session on Monday, November 24th from 6-7PM in the FRC, Studio C.  Sign up now because only 12 spots are available!  $2 event.
  • We have different hours for Thanksgiving break:

               November 25: 6AM-8PM

               November 26-31: Closed

               November 30 – Noon-11PM

  • Plan a Western Adventure with Campus Rec – Outdoor Adventures is headed to Utah on November 25th thru November 30th!  Explore Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park for only $300.  OA will provide camping equipment, transportation, park fees, and camping fees.  Just bring clothes, food, and sense of adventure.

 

 

  • Looking for the perfect gift to give this holiday season?  Campus Recreation Center offers gift certificates so get yours today!

What’s Happening: November 5 – November 17

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Events

Opportunities

Athletics

  • Football
  • M Soccer
  • M Basketball
  • W Basketball
  • D2 Ice Hockey
  • Volleyball

Campus Recreation

  • 48th annual Ski Trip
  • BearFit Instructor Workshop
  • Western Adventure
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • SHARP Sessions
  • Personal Training
  • Massage Therapy

Information/Deadlines

Native American Heritage Month

November 1-30
In response to an effort by many to gain a day of recognition for the great influence American Indians have had upon the U.S., Congress designated a week of October to celebrate Native American Awareness Week in 1976. Yearly legislation was enacted to continue the tradition until August 1990, when President Bush approved the designation of November as National American Indian Heritage Month. Each year a similar proclamation is issued. President Clinton noted in 1996, “Throughout our history, American Indian and Alaska Native peoples have been an integral part of the American character. Against all odds, America’s first peoples have endured, and they remain a vital cultural, political, social, and moral presence.” November is an appropriate month for the celebration because it is traditionally a time when many American Indians hold fall harvest and world-renewal ceremonies, powwows, dances, and various feasts. The holiday recognizes hundreds of different tribes and approximately 250 languages, and celebrates the history, tradition, and values of American Indians. National American Indian Heritage Month serves as a reminder of the positive effect native peoples have had on the cultural development and growth of the U.S., as well as the struggles and challenges they have faced.

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Panamanian Independence Month

November 1-30
The Fiestas Patrias (literally ‘Homeland Festivals’) mark the process by which Panama achieved independence from Spain in 1821, then Colombia in 1903, and (more empirically) from the United States with the handover of the Panama Canal in 1999. The celebration extends over the entire month of November, with various days singled out for their respective honors.

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Last Day to Drop, Withdraw, Declare Pass/Not-Pass, or Audit for Full Semester Classes

November 7
Last day to Drop or Withdraw (student will receive an automatic W grade), declare Pass/Not-Pass, and Change to or from Audit for Full Semester Classes.

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Kristallnacht

November 9-10
In remembrance of Kristallnacht (“Night of Broken Glass”). On November 9-10, 1938, after a series of attacks, thousands of Jewish homes, shops, schools and synagogues were ransacked and destroyed, leaving the streets covered in pieces of smashed windows – the origin of the name Kristallnacht or “Night of Broken Glass.”

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Veteran’s Day

November 11
In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…” The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business.

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Haven

Haven is a required online course for all in-coming freshmen and transfer students to complete to initiate understanding of consent, sexual assault, relationship violence, and bystander intervention. If this course is not completed by the student prior to the student’s spring registration date within the student’s first year at Missouri State University, a Registration Hold will be placed on the student’s account. This hold will be lifted from the account once completion of Haven has occurred.

To Log In:

  1. Always sign in at: my.missouristate.edu
  2. After signing in, go under the Academics tab and find the New Student or Transfer Student section. Within this square, there is a training section and the Haven link is in this area. To access Haven, choose the link and you can begin.

 

Course problems? Contact Emma Rapp, Dean of Students Graduate Assistant at Rapp703_@missouristate.edu or at (417) 836-6087

Those with disabilities who may not be able to access Haven because of the instructional format or design of the training program may request an accommodation by contacting the Disability Resource Center at drc@missouristate.edu or 417-836-4192

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Events

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“A Musical Salute to Our Veterans” Concert

Sunday, November 9 at 4pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
The Missouri State University Bands will be presenting its annual “A Musical Salute To Our Veterans” Concert on Sunday, November 9 at 4:00 p.m. in the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.  Entertainment ensembles, the Jazz Band and the the entire Pride Marching Band will combine forces to present an afternoon of inspiration, appreciation and entertainment.  Featured speaker this year will be noted television personality, Jerry Jacob.

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CNAS Public Lecture Series: Nanobiochemistry: Nanoparticles for Biological Applications

Tuesday, November 11 at 7:30pm, Temple Hall 002

Nanoscience is a burgeoning field that overlaps with many of the physical and natural sciences.  Research in nanoscience has provided us many different types of new nanoscale materials that have found very promising applications in biological and biomedical circumstances. For example, cationic polymers and lipids can self—assemble with nucleic acids to form nano–to micro–sized “polyplexes”, which have been used for nucleic acid therapies (e.g. gene therapy). In addition, many inorganic nanoparticles and nanocrystals can be functionalized to interact with biological systems. Gold nanoparticles can be observed via both light and electron microscopy. Semiconductor quantum dot nanoparticles are intensely fluorescent, allowing   researchers to observe single biomolecules in living systems. As a further enhancement, doping inorganic nanoparticles with MRI—active elements, such as Gadolinium, allows multi–modal imaging in light microscopy, electron microscopy, and magnetic resonance imaging. This lecture will investigate some ways nanoparticles are being used in biological and biomedical applications.

Katye Fichter, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry

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David Glass Lecture Series – Dr. Jason Selk

Monday, November 10 at 2:30pm, PSU Auditorium
Dr. Jason Selk will be on campus to talk to students about Executive Toughness, a mental training program to develop leadership performance.

While serving as the Director of Mental Training for the St Louis Cardinals, Dr. Jason Selk helped the team win their first World Series in over 20 years, and in 2011 he assisted the Cardinals in the historic feat of winning their second World Championship in a six year period. Dr. Selk is a regular contributor to Forbes, ABC, CBS, ESPN, and NBC radio and television and has been featured in USA Today, CNBC, Men’s Health, Muscle and Fitness, Shape and Self Magazine. Dr Selk’s second book,Executive Toughness, is a best-selling business book and his first book,10-Minute Toughness, is on pace to be one of the best-selling sport psychology books of all time.

Dr. Selk utilizes his in-depth knowledge and experience of working with the world’s finest athletes, coaches and business leaders to help individuals and organizations outperform their competition. Dr. Selk works with such clients as professional athletes in the NFL, NHL, NBA, PGA, LPGA, MLB and NASCAR. In addition, he works with such business clients as UBS Financial, Edward Jones, Wells Fargo, Northwestern Mutual and Enterprise Holdings, to name a few.

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Flameco Vivo / Carlota Santana: The Soul of Flamenco

Tuesday, November 11 at 7:30pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall

What is the Soul of Flamenco? It is not only the performers themselves, but what they carry inside – the impassioned investment of each dancer, singer, and musician. Flamenco is an expression of feeling, a community built on emotions. Happiness, sadness, joy, and sorrow are translated through this eloquent art form, expressing the vital essence that lives within each of us. These universal emotions are shared across time and physical boundaries, and are the foundation of Flamenco.

Flamenco Vivo brings an exciting evening of Flamenco to the stage, featuring accomplished artists from the United States and Spain. The performance will include celebrated repertoire as well as the new work“A Solas” by Ángel Muñoz , which The New York Times deemed “…impressive for its compositional finesse.”

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International Education Week

International Dance Night

Wednesday, November 12 at 8pm, PSU Ballroom

Learn popular dances from all over the world at this international dance party, featuring styles of dance ranging from Bollywood to Salsa. Come learn some new moves for your next night out.

What Matters? | Documentary and Keynote Discussion

Thursday, November 13 at 6pm, Carrington Hall Auditorium

If you’ve ever felt like one person can’t make a difference, this film is for you.  If you’ve ever felt like you can be the one person to change the world, this film is for you.

Meet parties from both camps in this feature-length documentary about three friends – two idealist activists and one skeptic, attempting to live in poverty, on $1.25 per day, across 3 continents. What begins as an adventure to convert their skeptic friend takes a devastating turn when two of them barely survive a deadly plane crash in Africa, and all three must fight to finish what they started.

Following the film, learn more about their personal journeys as the filmmakers speak on their lives and how the experience affected each of them.

Visit http://www.whatmattersfilm.com/ for film trailer.

International Banquet

Saturday, November 15 at 5pm, PSU Ballroom and Theatre

The Association of International Students at Missouri State extends a special invitation to all area residents to its 36th Annual International Banquet and Show: Colors of the World. This event is a multicultural event that promotes the Public Affairs mission of Missouri State University.

To start the evening, a buffet of exotic foods prepared by students (under the supervision of advisors and catering staff) will be offered.  It will feature both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes from around the globe. Coffee and other drinks will also be served.

After the banquet, the traditional cultural entertainment portion of the evening moves to the PSU Theatre. The show will include different dance routines, musical offerings, skits and other types of performances from all parts of the world: Asia, Africa, Latin America, South America, Europe, and North America. A Fashion show will feature traditional clothes from different countries. It is a must-see cultural learning opportunity that is sure to open your eyes, and hearts, to other cultures.

Tickets, which cover both the dinner and the show, can be purchased for $20 for general admission and $15 for students. Tickets will be available for purchase Monday through Friday from November 3 to November 14 or until all tickets are sold.

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Missouri State University Film Series – Ticket Out

Friday, November 7 at 7pm, PSU Theatre
Written by Hunger Games creator Suzanne Collins & director Doug Lodato, Ticket Out is a thriller set in the world of the controversial underground railways that aid women and children escaping from abusive, sometimes murderous spouses. The film stars Ray Liotta, Alexandra Breckenridge (True Blood, American Horror Story) and Billy Burke (Twilight, Revolution). Liotta plays a taut and mysterious character who aids Jocelyn (Breckenridge) and her children in their flight from her abusive ex-husband (Burke).

2nd Assistant director, Ken Chaplin, will hold a talk-back session following the film. A member of the Director’s Guild of America, Ken also travels extensively presenting seminars on Production Assistant Training and Film Crew Essentials.

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Native American Archaeological Research

Wednesday, November 5 at 7pm, MSU Center for Archaeological Research (622 S. Kimbrough Ave)
Florice Pearce will share recent archaeological work on Native American sites in the Ozarks entitled, “A Study of the Plentiful Ivy Site and Other Selected Upland Sites in Southern Missouri.”

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SAC Events

Find out more about SAC films, concerts, and comedy by looking at our SAC Events Blog.

Movie: 22 Jump Street

Wednesday, November 5 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Sunday, November 9 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Free movie in the PSU Theatre.  Check out SAC Events Blog for more information.

After Hours: Fandom Night

Thursday, November 6 at 9pm, PSU Food Court
This event will be a trivia night that will allow those in attendance to express their knowledge of different fandoms such as Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, etc. Students will compete in teams for prizes. Teams will be established at the event.

Comedy Club: John Jacobs

Friday, November 7 at 7pm, PSU Ballroom West
After a childhood spent battling Tourettes Syndrome and a series of family tragedies, comedy has been John’s primary means of defense. He is the star of the newest show on MTV: Are You The One?  Check out SAC Events Blog for more information.

Rock n’ Bowl

Friday, November 7 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Friday, November 14 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Free bowling, table tennis and billiards in Level One Game Center.

Tailgate

Saturday, November 8 at 11am, Bearfest Village
SAC will be hosting tailgates at the new Bearfest Village with free food, some prize giveaways, and a place to paint faces and make spirit signs.

Cultural Affairs: Native American Pride Dancers

Tuseday, November 11 at 7pm, PSU Theatre

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Native Pride Dancers bring entertainment and culture to their audiences.

We celebrate the spirit and beauty of Indigenous peoples! We honor the uniqueness and history of First Nations including Sac and Fox Tribe of Meskwaki Nation, Lakota Nation of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Ojibwe, Dakota, Menominee, Cree, Ho-Chunk, Dine’(Navajo) and various other tribes.

As individual artists, we join together as one!

We honor our elders through many beautiful forms like music, dance and storytelling to reflect our rich cultural history and customs passed down from generation to generation. We share the true history of bravery, fortitude, generosity and wisdom.

We are passionately devoted to keeping our traditions alive. Our mission is to educate, inspire, motivate and empower diverse communities to bridge cultural gaps through Indigenous traditions.

Movie: Wish I Was There

Sunday, November 16 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Free movie in the PSU Theatre.  Check out SAC Events Blog for more information.

Concerts: Coffee Shop Sound

Monday, November 17 at 7pm, PSU South Lounge
Coffee Shop Sound is an event filled with numerous acoustic players to set the mood for the students.  It’s a relaxing evening for people to enjoy coffee or tea and cookies while perhaps doing homework. The atmosphere is great and everyone enjoys themselves.

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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

 

 

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Bear Service Day at Ozarks Food Harvest

Thursday, November 6 at 5:30pm, Plaster Student Union
Bear Service Team will be taking a group of volunteers to Ozarks Food Harvest. Ozarks Food Harvest is a food bank that provides millions of meals to people in our community every year, but they need help from volunteers like you to get this accomplished.

This group will be attending the volunteer session on Thursday, November 6 from 6-9 pm. Volunteers will meet in the Plaster Student Union at 5:30 pm and sign the volunteer agreements needed to participate in the volunteer session at OFH. Volunteers will be assisting with the assembly of Weekend Backpacks for at risk elementary students and also assist in the building of commodity boxes for low income seniors. Drivers are needed for the event, so if you can drive, make sure to indicate that when you sign up here.

Location:  Ozarks Food Harvest
Contact: Nicole Noonan
E-mail: Noonan1994@live.missouristate.edu

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Bear Service Team

Bear Service Team (BST) is a student organization team that plans and promotes service opportunities for Missouri State University students. BST collaborates with local agencies in Springfield and beyond to have meaningful service experiences that allow students to become engaged in the community. BST is looking for students who want to become engaged in the community, have a passion for social issues, and have creative ideas about how to get students involved. Visit the Center for Community Engagement (the green room) for more information and pick up an application!

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Food Assistance for Students

Mondays and Tuesdays at 3pm-6pm while MSU is in session
The Food Pantry for Missouri State University Students is for any student facing food insecurity. This may be students going hungry, not able to make ends meet, facing a delay in Financial Aid or other assistance, or any other reason.

Well of Life – MSU Student Food Pantry
418 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65806
(Just across from the Qdoba near Bear Park North)

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Meals a Million

November 14-16, Springfield Exposition Center
Friends Against Hunger is hosting the Meals A Million Pack-A-Thon! Every half hour, 100 volunteers will start packaging food. In past years, MSU Bears have filled thousands spots to help package meals.
Register you and your organization to volunteer: MealsAMillion

Contact: Karen Wood
Phone: 417-773-1639
E-mail: director@fahunger.org

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Microsoft IT Academy

Missouri State University students and alumni now have an exciting new opportunity for online training through Microsoft’s IT Academy! Microsoft IT Academy program provides you with the opportunity to enhance your technology skills so you can advance your education and your career. Over 400 self-paced, interactive, and engaging online training classes are available in several languages. Courses are also available to prepare for Microsoft application certifications.

Request Your Microsoft IT Academy Access Link!

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Athletics

For a review of events that have already happened, please visit our Athletics Blog Page.

  • Saturday, November 8, Football vs. Southern Illinois, 2pm, Plaster Stadium
  • Saturday, November 8, M Soccer vs. Evansville, 7pm, Allison South
  • Saturday, November 8, M Basketball vs. Missouri Southern, 7:35pm, JQH Arena
  • Sunday, November 9, W Basketball vs. Southwest Baptist, 2:05pm, JQH Arena
  • Friday, November 14, Volleyball vs. Southern Illinois, 7pm, Hammons Student Center
  • Friday, November 14, M Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois, 7:05pm, JQH Arena
  • Friday, November 14, D2 Ice Hockey vs. Lindenwood University – Belleville, 7pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Saturday, November 15, Football vs. North Dakota State, 2pm, Plaster Stadium
  • Saturday, November 15, D2 Ice Hockey vs. Lindenwood University – Belleville, 7pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Saturday, November 15, Volleyball vs. Evansville, 7pm, Hammons Student Center

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Campus Recreation

  • Interested in becoming a BearFit instructor?  Sign up for the BearFit Instructor Workshop!  This $15 event will be held on November 10th or 17th from 7-8:30PM.  Sign up at the FRC Welcome Desk before November 11th to secure your spot!
  • Plan a Western Adventure with Campus Rec – Outdoor Adventures is headed to Utah on November 25th thru November 30th!  Explore Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park for only $300.  OA will provide camping equipment, transportation, park fees, and camping fees.  Just bring clothes, food, and sense of adventure.
  • American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification. Register online or in person at the FRC.  Registration deadline is 2 days before each class.  Limited seats are available.  CPR/AED and First Aid are held in the Aquatics Classroom.  CPR is $55 and First Aid is $40.

CPR/AED Session 3: November 15 from 8:30am-12:00pm

First Aid Session 3: November 15 from 12:30pm-2:00pm

            This certification does not fulfill the requirement for MSU nursing students.

  • Only one SHARP Session left!  Register online for this free self-defense course for females.  November 17-18 from 6:30-9PM in the FRC, studio A. Register by November 14.

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Events

Opportunities

Athletics

  • D2 Hockey
  • W Basketball
  • Football
  • M Soccer
  • M Basketball

Campus Recreation

  • Creepy Crawly Costume Candy Climb
  • FRC Haunted Trail
  • 48th annual Ski Trip
  • BearFit Instructor Workshop
  • Western Adventure
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • SHARP Sessions
  • Personal Training
  • Massage Therapy

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Italian American Heritage Month

October 1-31
Every year the U.S. president signs an executive order designating the month of October as National Italian American Heritage Month. Coinciding with the festivities surrounding Columbus Day, the proclamation is recognition of the many achievements, contributions, and successes of Americans of Italian descent as well as Italians in America.

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LGBT History Month

October 1-31
LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It is observed during October in the United States, to include National Coming Out Day on October 11. LGBT History Month originated in the United States and was first celebrated in 1994. It was founded by Missouri high school history teacher Rodney Wilson. Spectrum and Advocates, MSU’s LGBT and Ally Alliances, along with the Office of Multicultural Programs provide a month-long series of events on campus to commemorate LGBT History Month. These include dances, panels, film screenings, fundraisers, discussions, art displays, and an annual talent show.

Please see below for individual event information.

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 1-31
In 1988, Congress designated each October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The Office of Disability Employment Policy has the lead in planning NDEAM activities and materials to increase the public’s awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities. Various programs carried out throughout the month also highlight the specific employment barriers that still need to be addressed and removed. This effort to educate the American public about issues related to disability and employment actually began in 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1962, the word “physically” was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities.

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Refund Deadline – Second Block Classes at 50% Credit/Refund

October 30
Today is the last day to change sections, drop, or withdraw from fall 2014 Second Block classes with 50% refund.

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Native American Heritage Month

November 1-30
In response to an effort by many to gain a day of recognition for the great influence American Indians have had upon the U.S., Congress designated a week of October to celebrate Native American Awareness Week in 1976. Yearly legislation was enacted to continue the tradition until August 1990, when President Bush approved the designation of November as National American Indian Heritage Month. Each year a similar proclamation is issued. President Clinton noted in 1996, “Throughout our history, American Indian and Alaska Native peoples have been an integral part of the American character. Against all odds, America’s first peoples have endured, and they remain a vital cultural, political, social, and moral presence.” November is an appropriate month for the celebration because it is traditionally a time when many American Indians hold fall harvest and world-renewal ceremonies, powwows, dances, and various feasts. The holiday recognizes hundreds of different tribes and approximately 250 languages, and celebrates the history, tradition, and values of American Indians. National American Indian Heritage Month serves as a reminder of the positive effect native peoples have had on the cultural development and growth of the U.S., as well as the struggles and challenges they have faced.

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Panamanian Independence Month

November 1-30
The Fiestas Patrias (literally ‘Homeland Festivals’) mark the process by which Panama achieved independence from Spain in 1821, then Colombia in 1903, and (more empirically) from the United States with the handover of the Panama Canal in 1999. The celebration extends over the entire month of November, with various days singled out for their respective honors.

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Last Day to Drop, Withdraw, Declare Pass/Not-Pass, or Audit for Full Semester Classes

November 7
Last day to Drop or Withdraw (student will receive an automatic W grade), declare Pass/Not-Pass, and Change to or from Audit for Full Semester Classes.

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Kristallnacht

November 9-10
In remembrance of Kristallnacht (“Night of Broken Glass”). On November 9-10, 1938, after a series of attacks, thousands of Jewish homes, shops, schools and synagogues were ransacked and destroyed, leaving the streets covered in pieces of smashed windows – the origin of the name Kristallnacht or “Night of Broken Glass.”

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Events

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“A Musical Salute to Our Veterans” Concert

Sunday, November 9 at 4pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
The Missouri State University Bands will be presenting its annual “A Musical Salute To Our Veterans” Concert on Sunday, November 9 at 4:00 p.m. in the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.  Entertainment ensembles, the Jazz Band and the the entire Pride Marching Band will combine forces to present an afternoon of inspiration, appreciation and entertainment.  Featured speaker this year will be noted television personality, Jerry Jacob.

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Bear Battalion Annual Halloween Costume Run

Friday, October 31 at 6:30am, Meyer Library Fountain
Pick a costume and your running shoes and join the MSU Army ROTC on our annual Battalion Costume Run!  Starts 06:30 am, meeting at the fountains in front of Meyer Library.  The public is invited for this fun 3 mile run.

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Clothesline Project

Monday, October 27 – Friday, October 31 all day, PSU North Mall
This event will be hosted by Fraternity & Sorority Life Leaders of Social Awareness (formerly GAMMA). The clothes line project is a national event that happens to promote awareness for domestic violence. This event will be cosponsored with many other organizations on campus.

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David Glass Lecture Series – Dr. Jason Selk

Monday, November 10 at 2:30pm, PSU Auditorium
Dr. Jason Selk will be on campus to talk to students about Executive Toughness, a mental training program to develop leadership performance.

While serving as the Director of Mental Training for the St Louis Cardinals, Dr. Jason Selk helped the team win their first World Series in over 20 years, and in 2011 he assisted the Cardinals in the historic feat of winning their second World Championship in a six year period. Dr. Selk is a regular contributor to Forbes, ABC, CBS, ESPN, and NBC radio and television and has been featured in USA Today, CNBC, Men’s Health, Muscle and Fitness, Shape and Self Magazine. Dr Selk’s second book,Executive Toughness, is a best-selling business book and his first book,10-Minute Toughness, is on pace to be one of the best-selling sport psychology books of all time.

Dr. Selk utilizes his in-depth knowledge and experience of working with the world’s finest athletes, coaches and business leaders to help individuals and organizations outperform their competition. Dr. Selk works with such clients as professional athletes in the NFL, NHL, NBA, PGA, LPGA, MLB and NASCAR. In addition, he works with such business clients as UBS Financial, Edward Jones, Wells Fargo, Northwestern Mutual and Enterprise Holdings, to name a few.

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Energy Awareness Month

Do One Thing Instagram Competition

October 1 – October 31
Join your fellow bears, commit to Do One Thing to reduce your energy usage. Follow @MSUSustain on Instagram to learn how to enter #MSUEnergyMonster
Over $500 in prizes, including: Osprey Backpacks from Dynamic Earth; 5 Hot Yoga Classes at Sumits Yoga; $10 gift card to Mudhouse; Free Jimmy Johns Subs; $25 gift card to MaMa Jeans Natural Market; $10 gift card to Grad School; 1 Reusable Cup Membership. Enter by October 31st. Winners will be notified on November 3rd.

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Faith & Life Matters Series: Mark Joslyn

Monday, November 3 at 7pm, Coger Theatre
Mark Joslyn has been in media management and consulting since 1993. During that time he managed the business and financial end of over 750 programs for networks such as A&E, Bio, History, Discovery, National Geographic, MSNBC, Lifetime, and Weather Channel. He studied Finance and Business Administration at the University of Chicago Graham School of Business and has a BFA in Theatre from Missouri State University. Mark was part of the cast of “The Normal Heart” when it was performed at MSU twenty-five years ago. Fall 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the theatre production that put Springfield, Missouri in the national spotlight.

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Halloween in the Halls

Wednesday, October 29 at 5pm, Blair-Shannon House Grand Lounge
The residence hall association and the department of residence life, housing and dining services will be sponsoring a safe indoor Halloween experience for the children ages 2 to 12 of all Missouri State faculty, staff and students. Tours will start at 5:15 p.m. and the last tour will leave the Grand Lounge at 7:30 p.m. The Pumpkin Patch, in the Blair-Shannon Grand Lounge will include check-in, games and refreshments. All floors will be non-scary. Residents of our buildings will be trained to be tour guides known as Pumpkin Pals and will escort the children through the residence halls.

 

View the Guest Blog for more information!

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Humans vs. Zombies: Gotham City

Monday, October 27 – Sunday, November 2 all day, Springfield Campus
Players fight for their lives against the zombie apocalypse! The most notorious villains of Gotham City have unleashed a growing horde of zombies. Fight your gruesome fate, take back your city, and bring the villains to justice!

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Internationally Renowned Ceramic Artist Lecture

Thursday, October 30 at 7pm, Brick City Room 312
Internationally renowned ceramic artist Richard Hirsch will present a lecture on his work at 7 P.M. on Thursday, October 30. The lecture will take place in Room 312 of Missouri State University’s Brick City Building One, 327 West Mill Street in downtown Springfield.

Richard Hirsch is an internationally renowned ceramic artist who served for many years as a professor in the School for American Craft at Rochester Institute of Technology. His artwork can be found in numerous museum collections both in the US and abroad.

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LGBT History Month

The Normal Heart

Friday, October 31 at 7:30pm, 431 S Jeffereson Ave #136
Saturday, November 1 at 7:30pm, 431 S Jeffereson Ave #136
Sunday, November 2 at 2pm, 431 S Jeffereson Ave #136
Fall 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the theatre production that put Springfield, Missouri in the national spotlight. Larry Kramer’s landmark play about love, AIDS and New York in the 1980s chronicles the rise of the AIDS crisis in New York City as seen through the eyes of writer/activist Ned Weeks, the gay Jewish founder of a prominent HIV advocacy group. Ned unexpectedly finds himself at the forefront of the fight against AIDS at a time when the disease was so terrifyingly new it didn’t even have a name. As more and more of his friends fall ill, Ned tries his best to rally support for the cause all the while finding love with Felix and raging against institutions of media, medicine and government that seem determined to ignore him. The play is as dramatically powerful, timely and poignant as it was when it first appeared in 1985. Winner of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, this production contains adult language and subject matter.

Big Gay Talent Show

Wednesday, October 29 at 6pm, PSU Theatre
It’s finally time for our 4th Annual Big Gay Talent Show! Join Spectrum for a night of fun showcasing the many talents of fellow students!

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Missouri State University Film Series – Ticket Out

Friday, November 7 at 7pm, PSU Theatre
Written by Hunger Games creator Suzanne Collins & director Doug Lodato, Ticket Out is a thriller set in the world of the controversial underground railways that aid women and children escaping from abusive, sometimes murderous spouses. The film stars Ray Liotta, Alexandra Breckenridge (True Blood, American Horror Story) and Billy Burke (Twilight, Revolution). Liotta plays a taut and mysterious character who aids Jocelyn (Breckenridge) and her children in their flight from her abusive ex-husband (Burke).

2nd Assistant director, Ken Chaplin, will hold a talk-back session following the film. A member of the Director’s Guild of America, Ken also travels extensively presenting seminars on Production Assistant Training and Film Crew Essentials.

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Native American Archaeological Research

Wednesday, November 5 at 7pm, MSU Center for Archaeological Research (622 S. Kimbrough Ave)
Florice Pearce will share recent archaeological work on Native American sites in the Ozarks entitled, “A Study of the Plentiful Ivy Site and Other Selected Upland Sites in Southern Missouri.”

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SAC Events

Find out more about SAC films, concerts, and comedy by looking at our SAC Events Blog.

Movie: The Purge: Anarchy

Wednesday, October 29at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Sunday, November 2 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Free movie in the PSU Theatre.  Check out SAC Events Blog for more information.

Rock n’ Bowl

Friday, October 31 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Friday, November 7 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Free bowling, table tennis and billiards in Level One Game Center.

Movie: 22 Jump Street

Wednesday, November 5 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Sunday, November 9 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Free movie in the PSU Theatre.  Check out SAC Events Blog for more information.

After Hours: Fandom Night

Thursday, November 6 at 9pm, PSU Food Court
This event will be a trivia night that will allow those in attendance to express their knowledge of different fandoms such as Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, etc. Students will compete in teams for prizes. Teams will be established at the event.

Comedy Club: John Jacobs

Friday, November 7 at 7pm, PSU Ballroom West
After a childhood spent battling Tourettes Syndrome and a series of family tragedies, comedy has been John’s primary means of defense. He is the star of the newest show on MTV: Are You The One?

Tailgate

Saturday, November 8 at 11am, Bearfest Village
SAC will be hosting tailgates at the new Bearfest Village with free food, some prize giveaways, and a place to paint faces and make spirit signs.

Concerts: Coffee Shop Sound

Monday, November 10 at 7pm, PSU South Lounge
Coffee Shop Sound is an event filled with numerous acoustic players to set the mood for the students.  It’s a relaxing evening for people to enjoy coffee or tea and cookies while perhaps doing homework. The atmosphere is great and everyone enjoys themselves.

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Symphony Orchestra Concert

Tuesday, November 4 at 7pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
MSU Symphony Orchestra Concert featuring special guest string orchestra Olathe South High School from the Kansas City area.  Each group will perform selections of their own, and then will combine to play the final works on the concert. Actual pieces to be performed will be published soon.

MSU Symphony Orchestra Concert featuring special guest string orchestra Olathe South High School from the Kansas City area.

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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

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Beacon Village Playground Build Day

Saturday, November 1, Beacon Village
The Kitchen, Inc. has been awarded a grant to construct a playground at Beacon Village. Volunteers are needed to help sort and assemble parts, spread mulch, provide childcare, and perform many other various tasks necessary to construct a safe, fun play-space for  Beacon Village. Join The Kitchen, Inc. and Housing Plus on November 1st for community build day!

Contact: Theresa Oglesby
Phone: 417-837-1500

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Bear Service Day at Ozarks Food Harvest

Thursday, November 6 at 5:30pm, Plaster Student Union
Bear Service Team will be taking a group of volunteers to Ozarks Food Harvest. Ozarks Food Harvest is a food bank that provides millions of meals to people in our community every year, but they need help from volunteers like you to get this accomplished.

This group will be attending the volunteer session on Thursday, November 6 from 6-9 pm. Volunteers will meet in the Plaster Student Union at 5:30 pm and sign the volunteer agreements needed to participate in the volunteer session at OFH. Volunteers will be assisting with the assembly of Weekend Backpacks for at risk elementary students and also assist in the building of commodity boxes for low income seniors. Drivers are needed for the event, so if you can drive, make sure to indicate that when you sign up here.

Location:  Ozarks Food Harvest
Contact: Nicole Noonan
E-mail: Noonan1994@live.missouristate.edu

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Bear Service Team

Bear Service Team (BST) is a student organization team that plans and promotes service opportunities for Missouri State University students. BST collaborates with local agencies in Springfield and beyond to have meaningful service experiences that allow students to become engaged in the community. BST is looking for students who want to become engaged in the community, have a passion for social issues, and have creative ideas about how to get students involved. Visit the Center for Community Engagement (the green room) for more information and pick up an application!

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Food Assistance for Students

Mondays and Tuesdays at 3pm-6pm while MSU is in session
The Food Pantry for Missouri State University Students is for any student facing food insecurity. This may be students going hungry, not able to make ends meet, facing a delay in Financial Aid or other assistance, or any other reason.

Well of Life – MSU Student Food Pantry
418 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65806
(Just across from the Qdoba near Bear Park North)

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Halloween Spooktacular at Dickerson Park Zoo

Thursdays – Sundays, October 9-31 at 6:30pm-9pm, Dickerson Park Zoo
Halloween SPOOKTACULAR is the largest on-grounds annual fundraiser for Friends of the Zoo. 2014 is the 31st year of hosting this family friendly, evening Halloween event. Halloween SPOOKTACULAR averages 20,000 attendees, and proceeds from SPOOKTACULAR support the zoo’s Conservation Education and Outreach programs.

About 30 volunteers will be needed each night. Most evenings more than one service group will be used to fulfill the requirements. It is suggested that you select 2 or 3 possible dates for your organization to volunteer in case your first choice is not available. It is very important to be accurate with your RSVP numbers when scheduling volunteer groups so that plans can be made accordingly. In most cases, it is not possible to accommodate groups larger than the nightly requirements, but groups can be split over multiple evenings.
On the evening you are scheduled: Be at the zoo no later than 5:45 p.m. for event orientation and volunteer assignments. Please plan to stay until 9:30 p.m. If you choose to dress in a costume, please make certain it is non-scary & family appropriate! Keep the weather in mind when choosing a costume. Please note: SPOOKTACULAR is an outdoor event and DOES NOT cancel due to poor weather conditions.

All treats are provided by the zoo. Not all volunteers will be handing out treats; at least half will be working activity stations and interactive areas. Princesses and Superheroes: On select nights, when we do not have actual actors in these areas, we would like a couple of volunteers to dress as princesses and superheroes for interaction with kids. If interested, please inquire specifically about these character positions for details and scheduling.

Contact: Erin Hitsman (Sorensen)
Phone: 417-833-1570
E-mail: ehitsman@dickersonparkzoo.org
Website: http://www.dickersonparkzoo.org

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Meals a Million

November 14-16, Springfield Exposition Center
Friends Against Hunger is hosting the Meals A Million Pack-A-Thon! Every half hour, 100 volunteers will start packaging food. In past years, MSU Bears have filled thousands spots to help package meals.
Register you and your organization to volunteer: MealsAMillion

Contact: Karen Wood
Phone: 417-773-1639
E-mail: director@fahunger.org

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Athletics

For a review of events that have already happened, please visit our Athletics Blog Page.

  • Friday, October 31, D2 Ice Hockey vs. University of Central Oklahoma, 7pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Saturday, November 1, D2 Ice Hockey vs. University of Central Oklahoma, 7pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Tuesday, November 4, W Basketball vs. Central Methodist, 7:05pm, JQH Arena
  • Saturday, november 8, Football vs. Southern Illinois, 2pm, Plaster Stadium
  • Saturday, November 8, M Soccer vs. Evansville, 7pm, Allison South
  • Saturday, November 8, M Basketball vs. Missouri Southern, 7:35pm, JQH Arena
  • Sunday, November 9, W Basketball vs. Southwest Baptist, 2:05pm, JQH Arena

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Campus Recreation

  • Trick or treat your way to the top of the climbing wall with this year’s Creepy Crawly Costume Candy Climb!  On October 29th from 4PM-10PM you can scale the FRC climbing wall to retrieve candy!  It sure is a nice incentive to make it to the top!
  • The FRC Haunted Trail is back this year!  Come to the Foster Recreation Center between 9PM-12AM on October 30th for a haunted house through the FRC basement.  Co-sponsored by SAC, we’ll also be providing free food and music on the FRC patio!  This event is FREE for students so you do not want to miss out on this Halloween scare!
  • Time is running out!  The deadline to register for this year’s annual Ski Trip to Steamboat Springs, CO is November 4! The trip will be over winter break, from December 13-20.  Learn more about this awesome opportunity at http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/OutdoorAdventures/140219.htm
  • Interested in becoming a BearFit instructor?  Sign up for the BearFit Instructor Workshop!  This $15 event will be held on November 10th or 17th from 7-8:30PM.  Sign up at the FRC Welcome Desk before November 11th to secure your spot!
  • Plan a Western Adventure with Campus Rec – Outdoor Adventures is headed to Utah!  Explore Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park for only $300.  OA will provide camping equipment, transportation, park fees, and camping fees.  Just bring clothes, food, and sense of adventure.
  • American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification. Register online or in person at the FRC.  Registration deadline is 2 days before each class.  Limited seats are available.  CPR/AED and First Aid are held in the Aquatics Classroom.  CPR is $55 and First Aid is $40.

CPR/AED Session 3: November 15 from 8:30am-12:00pm

First Aid Session 3: November 15 from 12:30pm-2:00pm

            This certification does not fulfill the requirement for MSU nursing students.